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Twan Says: In 1790 it was renamed Oranjestad Aruba's capital, Oranjestad, because this has a deeper channel for larger ships than the previous capital. Oranjestad therefore has the transit port of Aruba. Almost all goods coming through the port of Oranjestad in from South America, the...
Twan Says: As the largest city of Oranjestad Aruba, it has an important status for its inhabitants. In Oranjestad, the major supermarkets on the island and established the great messages to everyone in the capital. Besides the great boutiques Oranjestad also a handful of shopping...
cpm440vee Says: Sailors aside, how many of you can claim that you have been on a submarine? Probably not too many so this is your chance! Atlantis offers a submarine tour of the waters. You first get picked up at the dock and take a boat ride to deeper waters where you transfer onto the...
Fireworks on December 31st. A tradition.
Arubasun. Says: You must one time experience the fireworks display on the island of Aruba during New Years. Many businesses in Oranjestad often light up the famous "pagara" during the daylight of hours of every December 31st. The biggest pagara is lit up at waterfront Oranjestad. I you...
Sushi Ya: Great Sushi in Oranjestad.
seamandrew Says: On the second night of our trip, I was in the mood for seafood, but unfortunately, most of the seafood restaurants we looked up had no vegetarian options (or limited) for Elisabeth. We then stumbled upon the name of Sushi Ya, located in the Renaissance Marketplace. Sushi...
The Real Dr. Koko: Visit the Dr.
bekssa Says: On a whim, we stopped to watch this guy cutting up coconuts for the locals and the tourists and putting on quite a show! He had all sorts of flavors available for drinks. After watching a woman stop just for a cup of coconut milk, I decided to ask whether he could make a...
The Queens: Go for the table sauce
bekssa Says: This is a new restaurant right next door to Senor Frog's. It's very close to the pier. In fact, you can look out their front door and see all of the cruise ships! (see pic) It's very pretty inside and the women running it were terrific!! Very friendly, helpful, great...
bekssa Says: We stopped at Turtle Cove and their menu looked wonderful, however we were on a hunt for local foods. The staff at Turtle Cove was very nice and directed us to a little place right behind them so that we could try a pastechi. To get to this restaurant, go right underneath...
Iguana Joe's: Caribbean Bar & Grill
mikaerkkila Says: Excellent spicy food at the heart of Oranjestad. Jamaican Jerk Burger
Dutch Pancake House: All Kinds of Pancakes
cpm440vee Says: I don't usually eat pancakes (crepes) but this place changed my mind. They have all kinds of pancakes on their menu with ingredients you may have never thought about combining. There were so many that I went back there a second time just to try more.
The Villa Germania: If you're in the mood for German cuisine...
seamandrew Says: On our last night, we decided to skip the fancy restaurant we had made reservations for and opted to go to "the Villa" because they had apfelstruedel (apple struedel) which Elisabeth wanted. The service was certainly friendly, and the food good. The restaurant itself looked...
't Pannekoekhuis: Crèpes the way you want them!
seamandrew Says: On our third day in Aruba, our 2nd day of diving was cancelled so Elisabeth and I decided to have a big breakfast instead. We had seen 't Pannekoekhuis the night before and so we decided to go try their Dutch pancakes (crèpes really). The menu had all sorts of varieties of...
L.G. Smith's Steak & Chop House: Excellent Surf & Turf!
seamandrew Says: On our first night in Aruba, Elisabeth and I weren't in the mood to travel too far for dinner and so we decided to try one of the Renaissance Hotel's on-site restaurants. It turned out to be a very pleasant experience with fantastic food, great atmosphere, and attentive...
cpm440vee Says: Take the bus around parts of Aruba. The main depot is in Oranjestad and there are maps and bulletin boards to tell you how to get to places. Cost is $2US (2005 prices). You just hand the cash over to the driver. No fare box. He even gives change if necessary. Then go through...
Arubasun. Says: Busses run frequently between the resort district in Palm Beach and Eagle Beach to the Central Bus Station in Oranjestad. The bus transportation system is good, the busses are brand new, comfortable and mostly airconditioned. A return ticket Oranjestad Resort district will...
nvschick Says: NO TAX IN ARUBA!! GOOD FOR PURCHASING DESIGNER BAGS AND CLOTHING. ALSO JEWELRY IS CHEAP AND AT GOOD PRICES. JUST REMEMBER TO CLAIM IT ON YOUR CUSTOMS FORM!!!
cruisingbug Says: If you're in Aruba on a Sunday, it's worth the time to attend services at the Dutch Protestant Church (The Protestant Church Community of Aruba). The church itself was built in 1822, but the cultural aspect is that services are conducted (mainly) in Dutch, with an English...
Arubasun. Says: Oranjestad is a very safe city. You can walk at all hours of the night without being bothered or attacked. Nevertheless you should always use common sense.
The museum of foreign currency.
Arubasun. Says: Most visitors miss the museums the city has to offer. Pay a visit to the Museum of foreign currency. In which you would find currencies from every country in the World since the beginning of mankind.The Museum of foreign currency is located next to the University of Aruba...
Arubasun. Says: Oranjestad Wilhelmina park is very well kept it is an oasis of green in the city downtown core. The park was named after the beloved Queen Wilhelmina of The Netherlands and her statue could be seen in the park.Wilhelmina park is a peaceful place, you would see a few people...
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Q: Hi, Can anyone please tell me who "L G Smith Blvd" was named after? I get this question many many times on my travels to...
A: looked it up via Bing and saw that Lloyd Gaston Smith was born May 27, 1891 and was sent to Aruba from the states to select a site for the Aruba Refinery/Lago Oil Co....
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The renaissance of a Caribbean city.
Oranjestad (Oranje=Orange, stad=city) was named after the last name of the Royal Dutch Family (van Oranje). Oranjestad is the bustling capital of Aruba. Home to only 20,000 people, Oranjestad is...
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SO WILD. WENT FOR MY BOYFRIEND'S BROTHER'S WEDDING. SALVADOREANS AND ITALIANS TOOK OVER THAT ISLAND. ME AND JAZZ THE ONLY ECUA'S UP THERE BUT THAT WAS COOL. WENT TO BABY BEACH, DID THE SAFARI AND WENT...
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For 1790 the southern Savaneta the Aruban capital Oranjestad but was more accessible for ships. The city is built around fort, which in 1796 was built by the Dutch in defense of the island and has a...
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